Actiontec electronic Wireless-Ready user manual

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Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway

USB

Use the procedure for connecting the first computer to the Gateway via USB (see “USB” on page xx) to connect network computers, substituting a standard, USB cable for the purple cable. Only one computer can be connected to the Gateway via USB.

Wireless

Note: Computers to be added to the network wirelessly must have wireless capabilities (PCI wireless adapter, USB wireless adapter, etc.).

1.Insert an Actiontec Wireless Adapter PC Card into the upper slot of the Gateway’s PC Card slots.

2.Confirm the Wireless LED is glowing solid green.

3.To connect your wireless client (computer with wireless capabilities) to the Gateway, enter the following in the wireless client’s settings:

Network name (SSID): ACTIONTEC

Encryption: None, or disabled

Refer to the documentation that came with the wireless adapter for more information on how to set the Network name (SSID) and encryption.

The computer is now connected to the network wirelessly.

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Contents Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Table of Contents Computer Security Package Contents Introduction1Minimum System Requirements Technical Support Actiontec Electronics, IncConnecting Gateway Connecting the Power and DSL CableActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Connecting to a Computer EthernetUSB Connecting the Phone Filters Connecting Network Computers Wireless Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Configuring Gateway Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Configuring the Gateway Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the InternetDisconnecting from the Internet Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Basic Setup Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Gateway Features Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Basic Setup Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced SetupWAN IP Address Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Obtain an IP Through Dhcp Specify a Static IP AddressWireless Settings Wireless Equivalent PrivacyChannel Off LAN IP Address Dhcp Server Configuration Dhcp ServerServices Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass ThroughRemote Management Port Forwarding DMZ HostingMAC Address Cloning StatusActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Utilities7 Web Activity LogDSL Settings Restore Default SettingsUpgrade Firmware Utilities Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Troubleshooting LAN Connection FailureTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Reference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Windows 98, 98 SEWindows Me Windows NT Wiring Information Two-Line PhoneSecurity Alarm System Automatic Water Meter PBX or Key SystemComputer Security Anti-Virus Programs Internet Browsers Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Specifications C GeneralWireless Operating Range LED IndicatorsEnvironmental Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressFirewall GatewayWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkSubnet Mask TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty